ˌgrad.əfə̇ˈkāshən, -atə- noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin gratification-, gratificatio, from gratificatus (past participle of gratificari to gratify) + -ion-, -io -ion
1.
a. : an act or instance of gratifying
b. : the state of being gratified
2. archaic : reward , recompense ; especially : gratuity
3. : a source of gratification : something that pleases
his success is a great gratification to me
4. obsolete : expression of gratification (as by prayer or worship)